I haven't posted in a week because my weight has been fluctuating - really making me frustrated!!. I've kept up with my workouts and will be starting week 4 of my marathon training program tomorrow (I'm a couple days behind but will catch up by skipping the extra rest days during some weeks).
My job is going ok - I just really hate having to deal with changing people's briefs and wiping people. Some of the patients are really low level and in my opinion shouldn't even be in rehab. Last time I checked, wiping somebody's butt wasn't OT - teaching somebody to wipe their OWN butt is. I'll keep my eyes peeled for an opening at BayMed or Mid-Michigan....in the meantime I'll get good experience where I'm at. Who knows, maybe I can speak up and help to make some changes at this place - I'm definitely good at speaking up!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Scheduling...
Tomorrow will complete week 1 of the new job. I'm still getting used to the schedule and am exhausted after work. I quit my massage job last night - what a relief. Tonight I'm feeling really worn out, probably due to the new schedule, job demands, etc. I had good intensions of running tonight, but think I may just head to bed early instead. My weight was at 183.0 this morning. I miss my morning snack at work due to the busy workload. I've also been forgetting to bring my water bottle with me. Hopefully next week will go better.
I'm behind in my training schedule now due to not working out this week so far, but I'll catch up. I'm just really tired. I know that once my body gets used to the new schedule and I feel more comfortable at work, my fatigue will go away. At least I don't have to run to a 2nd job anymore!!
I'm behind in my training schedule now due to not working out this week so far, but I'll catch up. I'm just really tired. I know that once my body gets used to the new schedule and I feel more comfortable at work, my fatigue will go away. At least I don't have to run to a 2nd job anymore!!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New job
Well, I'm 2 days into my new job!! I work 7-3:30 so I'm still adjusting to my new schedule. I've also kept my massage clients for now which really stinks. I hate running from one job to the next and it tires me out at night, leaving me with no motivation to work out. Yesterday was a rest day, so it was no big deal. Tonight, however, I was supposed to run and decided not to due to my fatigue. So I think that I will quit my massage job as soon as possible so that I can actually enjoy my life and feel more relaxed.
My weight hasn't budged much - but I'm feeling better with the exercise and have been really good about watching my foot intake. Once I get used to this new schedule and stop working at night everything should fall into place!
My weight hasn't budged much - but I'm feeling better with the exercise and have been really good about watching my foot intake. Once I get used to this new schedule and stop working at night everything should fall into place!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
2nd week complete
I weighed myself this morning and was not happy....I guess those 3 martinis I had last night didn't help my cause much. Stephen and I went out to the Stables to relax yesterday evening. I'm hoping that I'm just retaining water right now - tomorrow is a new day! I completed all of my workouts for the week, ran 6 miles this morning for my long run. Tomorrow begins week 3 of training :) No problems with my feet so far - I've been using lemongrass essential oil on them 1-2x/week which promotes soft tissue healing.
I start my new job tomorrow morning! I'm really excited to begin - and ready for a normal daily routine again. I've still got massage clients scheduled right now - I don't want to drop those just yet, not until I know for sure that I passed my board exam. So it will sort of stink having to run from one job to the next for the next couple of weeks - but I've done it before and can do it again.
I know I'm burning a crapload of calories when I exercise - so I just have to be patient with my weight loss. And I think my hormones are still adjusting right now too.
I start my new job tomorrow morning! I'm really excited to begin - and ready for a normal daily routine again. I've still got massage clients scheduled right now - I don't want to drop those just yet, not until I know for sure that I passed my board exam. So it will sort of stink having to run from one job to the next for the next couple of weeks - but I've done it before and can do it again.
I know I'm burning a crapload of calories when I exercise - so I just have to be patient with my weight loss. And I think my hormones are still adjusting right now too.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Hmm..
Well, my weight is back up a little to 182.2. I can't really figure that out - I've been doing all of my workouts and eating every 3 hours like I should. I've also been watching what I eat and trying to get in more protein. Guess I'll just keep at it, it's gotta come off at some point!
Still no word on the exam - I'm going to call NBCOT this morning to see what the story is. I was worried yesterday when i checked the scoring calendar and the 15th was no longer circled. I hope this is because they update it when the scoring date hits - but there is a disclaimer stating that they can change scoring dates without notice. I really hope this isn't the case. I'm set to begin work on Monday!
Stephen and I are going to sit down with someone this evening to draw up our house plans. Finally!!! I don't know what he's going to do with himself every night without having those plans to fiddle with - he's been making changes here and there for the past year! We've resolved our issue from earlier in the week, or at least come to a concensus of how to better handle disputes.
If you are interested in taking a look at my training log - I use Runnersworld.com and here's the link. It graphs my runs and if you scroll to the bottom, you can see my crosstraining activities as well.
http://traininglog.runnersworld.com/logs/2b62feec724a47b7a018e2bae3af15b0
Still no word on the exam - I'm going to call NBCOT this morning to see what the story is. I was worried yesterday when i checked the scoring calendar and the 15th was no longer circled. I hope this is because they update it when the scoring date hits - but there is a disclaimer stating that they can change scoring dates without notice. I really hope this isn't the case. I'm set to begin work on Monday!
Stephen and I are going to sit down with someone this evening to draw up our house plans. Finally!!! I don't know what he's going to do with himself every night without having those plans to fiddle with - he's been making changes here and there for the past year! We've resolved our issue from earlier in the week, or at least come to a concensus of how to better handle disputes.
If you are interested in taking a look at my training log - I use Runnersworld.com and here's the link. It graphs my runs and if you scroll to the bottom, you can see my crosstraining activities as well.
http://traininglog.runnersworld.com/logs/2b62feec724a47b7a018e2bae3af15b0
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Angry
During my last 2 runs, I've felt a tremendous amount of anger at everything in my life. So I guess it's good that I run - it helps me work it all out. I'm angry at the way my husband handles our disputes; I'm angry that despite my efforts of trying to resolve things with him, it never makes a difference; I'm angry at the timing of the conflict - right now things are supposed to be looking up! I'm angry that i can't work in the setting that I want because the pay is too crappy in this area; I'm also angry about my own indecisiveness (about a lot of things). That's all I have to say about my anger - if I go into detail, it will just make me more angry!
On the up side - I'm down to 180.6 this morning. I've run 9 miles so far this week.
I'm pretty sure that I'll be able to start work as soon as I receive confirmation that I've passed the exam - so could be as early as next week. I do have jury duty starting the 20th though, so not sure if that will delay me. Hopefully I won't get picked for a jury!
On the up side - I'm down to 180.6 this morning. I've run 9 miles so far this week.
I'm pretty sure that I'll be able to start work as soon as I receive confirmation that I've passed the exam - so could be as early as next week. I do have jury duty starting the 20th though, so not sure if that will delay me. Hopefully I won't get picked for a jury!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Plugging away
I didn't weigh myself this morning. This weekend was really stressful with the exam and although I don't feel that I blew my diet, I definitely wasn't as strict as I wanted to be. I also missed my long run over the weekend, so I will have to double up on workouts this week.
I ran 5 miles today (my long run this week) and felt oddly dizzy during the entire run. Not sure what's going on with that ?! I went to the podiatrist this morning and she fixed up a couple of my toenails. I had another one fall off (gross). My poor little toes have had some major trauma the past 6 months! I plan on buying a new pair of running shoes after I start my job. I'm still wearing my Asics, which are ok - but I never got black toenails until this pair of shoes. I also found out today via xray that I have a bone spur on my left big toe - just the news I wanted to hear when I've started my marathon training again... The doc gave me a silicone sleeve to put over my toe during runs. I used it today and it felt fine - so hopefully it will do the trick to prevent the spur from hurting me any further.
I'm glad that the exam is over, but am having severe anxiety about the results. Everyone is reassuring me that I must have passed - but I'm still not so sure myself. I'll keep praying. In the meantime I hope that my weight continues to drop little by little - I feel and look like crap right now. I'm very uncomfortable in my clothes and I hate it. I'd like to be under 180 by the end of the week. With the training on my schedule and good food in the house, shouldn't be a problem.
I ran 5 miles today (my long run this week) and felt oddly dizzy during the entire run. Not sure what's going on with that ?! I went to the podiatrist this morning and she fixed up a couple of my toenails. I had another one fall off (gross). My poor little toes have had some major trauma the past 6 months! I plan on buying a new pair of running shoes after I start my job. I'm still wearing my Asics, which are ok - but I never got black toenails until this pair of shoes. I also found out today via xray that I have a bone spur on my left big toe - just the news I wanted to hear when I've started my marathon training again... The doc gave me a silicone sleeve to put over my toe during runs. I used it today and it felt fine - so hopefully it will do the trick to prevent the spur from hurting me any further.
I'm glad that the exam is over, but am having severe anxiety about the results. Everyone is reassuring me that I must have passed - but I'm still not so sure myself. I'll keep praying. In the meantime I hope that my weight continues to drop little by little - I feel and look like crap right now. I'm very uncomfortable in my clothes and I hate it. I'd like to be under 180 by the end of the week. With the training on my schedule and good food in the house, shouldn't be a problem.
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